5 Highlights from Paris Fashion Week SS27 Women's From August Barron's party to the apocalyptic drama of Kiko Kostadinov
This Paris Fashion Week had it all: the memorable show, charged with emotion because word has it that the creative director is about to leave the atelier; emerging designers full of grit and ready to prove they can make it even in a demanding city like the Ville Lumière; and stunning collections, rich in details that left everyone speechless and eager to rush to the store the moment they hit the windows. But if the golden runway of Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and the elegant choreography of Chanel by Matthieu Blazy weren't enough to crown this Fashion Week as one of the most interesting of the year, here are five more moments we're sure will pique your curiosity.
Here, then, are 5 highlights from this Paris Fashion Week SS27.
1. The party at August Barron
The August Barron show was one big party. The kind that, in 2026, in the age of hyper-surveillance and cameras pointed everywhere, of phones and the terror of being captured and shared on social media in an embarrassing photo, we thought we'd never see again. Like the old Studio 54, glamour and noise, dancing and shrieks of delight took the place of the hushed elegance that luxury seems to love so much. Bror August Vestbø and Benjamin Barron brought to the runway not only a cohesive collection — commercially minded but no less imaginative for it — they gave the fashion industry a moment of pure fun. Editors, buyers and influencers hadn't been seen having this much of a good time in quite a while.
2. The dramatic notes of Celine
Michael Rider knows what he's doing with accessories. Oversized, unruly, surreal yet still chic — lightly tinted sunglasses with coloured lenses, enormous belts and gold-chain pochettes set the tone for a Celine collection steeped in pathos. There was a healthy dose of drama in this SS27, both in the design and in the styling: across 71 looks, Rider deconstructed wardrobe classics, crumpling and tearing les petites robes noires and presenting everyday pieces like the trench coat and cigarette trousers in a more caricatured version, with bolder proportions and brighter colours than ever.
3. Julie Kegels's magic tricks
Julie Kegels, winner of the LVMH Prize 2026, opened Paris Fashion Week with Apple of the Day, a collection inspired by Newton's discovery and the desire for freedom. The Belgian designer transformed her garments through unusual deconstructions, like magic tricks that reshuffled the overall styling and composition of each look. Shirts, jeans, tights and lingerie shed their original function to become ornamental elements, reflecting on society's impositions on the female body with a nostalgic sensibility. A collection celebrated across the board by the entire fashion industry for its creativity and cultural impact, just days after the festivities honouring the Belgian talent at the LVMH Prize 2026.
4. The glam of Kiko Kostadinov
Laura and Deanna Fanning raised the bar at Kiko Kostadinov, bringing an apocalyptic womenswear collection to the runway, counterbalanced by experimental hair and makeup. While the show was very dark — presented beneath light installations referencing the work of artist Nanda Vigo — each look radiated brilliant colour palettes, combined in an apparently haphazard way. Although the futuristic collection left its mark for its conceptual depth (always finely calibrated by the Fanning sisters), what garnered the most appreciation was the glam: tie-dye-effect locks applied to the models' fringes, and coloured veils that swayed with every step.
5. Vaquera's show in acts
Vaquera, founded by Patric DiCaprio in 2013 and now co-directed by Bryn Taubensee, chose maximalism for SS27. The show was titled I'm a put-on-a-show kind of girl, and the collection was a bouquet of energy and rebellion. Military clothing inspired by World War One was thrown together with gowns in garish colours, while oversized accessories reinforced a deliberately awkward aesthetic. Like a performance divided into acts, the show featured a parade of wildly different characters, and at the end the designers sang I Got You Babe to bid farewell to the audience — a decidedly tongue-in-cheek performance that was the cherry on top.